COBRA, C10s, Mopar Pop Art, Woodie Shuttle & ART TALK LIVE!
Hump-Diddy Hump starts NOW with cool AUTOMOTIVE POP CULTURE!! And we celebrate (Like every day here in the Fireball Tim Garage) with Stallone as COBRA!! His badass Merc is now a MUGSHOT and so much more!
DID YOU KNOW?? Sylvester Stallone had asked his Propmaster to create a knife that audiences would never forget. The knife was so sharp that Night Slasher actor Brian Thompson would often cut himself by accident! WUPS. One of these moments was caught on film, in which he tests the blade on his hand while saying, “She’s mine.” And the movie has a rare workprint also… which contained 30-40 minutes of footage not found in other versions, including all the X-rated material removed from the final release! PACHOW!!!
And meanwhile, ON PLANET FIREBALL… Team Fireball (L2R is Mark Stehrenberger, Tommy Scalera, Peter Kappen and the Ball) meets with VISUALIZE VENTURA‘s Peter Kappen to formulate plans for a Hot August Night ARTPALOOZA! And it’s gonna be EPIC. Also, spotted in Westlake is this group of badass C10’s. Take your pick and drive, baby!
FEATURED ART!! Fireball’s CHRYSLER CORDOBA and COLUMBO MASTERPRINTS get matching MUGSHOTS! Now you can slurp ’til the Cows (or cars) come home!
CONCEPT ART!! Another version of Lovebird1 from LOONEY TUNES BACK IN ACTION as well as Fireball’s Classic SURFER WOODIE SHUTTLE. Anyone up for some epic Alien Waves? LET’S GO!!
COLORING BOOKS! Brand New Coloring Book LAUNCHING shorty and it’s EUROPEAN CARS! But what’s the COVER ART?? Make a guess below and you’ll WIN A FREE COPY!!
Fireball’s ART TALK LIVE is every M/W/F and there’s one this morning!! Join him LIVE from FACEBOOK HERE!
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NEW CAR SHOW SAFARI, SciFi Weapons, Woodies, Angels and BATS!
THEY’RE BACK, FOLKS!! Fireball and Tommy are back with another episode of CAR SHOW SAFARI!! After a stint of Food Poisoning, Covid, Travel and all around World Destruction, here’s another episode of the most hysterical Car Show on the planet! WATCH as the boys cover Car Shows locally, nationwide and some of the most DISGUSTING SODA you’ll ever try! Plus, English Cars in Channel Islands, this weekend’s Cruisin’ for a Cure and SEMA! New Episodes every Friday on FB!
DID YOU KNOW?? Until it’s end due to Covid in 2020… and after a 10-year run in Malibu, Fireball’s WHEELS & WAVES CAR SHOW was the #1 Cars & Coffee in Southern California according to the LA Times… with regular celebrities like Jay Leno, Keanu Reeves and Kevin Hart attending. Now the show is in Channel Islands Harbor, hosted by the Channel Islands Maritime Museum on the FIRST SUNDAY of every month starting at 8am!
Also in today’s BLAST, Fireball toys with Syd Mead’s Laser Blast Gun as one of the early concepts for the original film BLADE RUNNER, busts out another Woodie SKETCH, slips in the MUSTANG COBRA from CHARLIE’S ANGELS as a MASTERPRINT and gets some snap-time with the ’66 BAT! Will it be coming to WHEELS AND WAVES??
BEST OF SHOW?? A FLAMING DUECE HOT ROD!
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POLICE TRIBUTE, Kevin Hart, Flying Woodie & Shagalicious!
Today, we lay tribute to a fallen hero… and as normally, you’d get nothing but POSITIVE VIBES here in the Garage, Fireball was approached by Steve Johnston of DIECAST SUPERCON in Vegas for this FORD EXPLORER POLICE CRUISER.
“Sergeant Thomas Sanfratello died after after responding to a dispute between two patrons at one of the Batavia Downs Casino’s bars at 8315 Park Road in Batavia. He lost his life in the service of his duty… Sergeant Sanfratello had served with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office for 32 years and had twice been recognized as Officer of the Year. He is survived by his son, two daughters, mother, two sisters, nieces, and nephews.” Sergeant Sanfratello’s CRUISER is now immortalized in the Garage with 100% or proceeds going to the Families.
Also in today’s blast, WHEELS AND WAVES is coming on October 6th and you never know who will attend a Fireball Show. This one from Malibu with Comedian/Actor KEVIN HART! Also, Fireball launches a FLYING WOODIE SKETCH, contemplates memories of his AUSTIN POWERS SHAGALICIOUS CADILLAC and stamps a new BEST OF SHOW Episode with this BRONZE HOT ROD BEAUTY! WATCH!
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Celebrate Fireball Friday with BONUS JURASSIC WOODIE SKETCH!
Happy Friday, folks! Hope you’ve had a good one and had a chance to check out today’s ART TALK LIVE this morning? It’s here. Talkin’ INSPIRATION today and where it comes from… But let’s celebrate the end of the week with some shenanigans starting with this JURASSIC WOODIE SKETCH! 65 Million Sketches in the making, ppl… and them stone-ass tires were tough to build!
PLUS, a cool Jeep spotted in Oxnard and a fan checking out the Camaro I was skirtin’ through Malibu. She was diggin’ it.
I’ll be at Ventura Cars & Coffee this Sunday so c’mon down and let’s have a convo!
Fireball SKETCHES the ultimate California Mini Cooper Woodie
Fireball’s designed literally hundreds of Minis over the years, but the original design of the CLASSIC MINI COOPER has left an indelible mark on custom car art, car culture, and even the silver screen. Since its debut in 1959, the Mini Cooper’s unique blend of compact size, quirky charm, and impressive performance has captured the hearts of enthusiasts worldwide.
In the realm of custom car art, the Mini Cooper’s distinct shape and proportions have served as a canvas for countless artists and designers. From wild paint jobs to intricate decals, enthusiasts have pushed the boundaries of creativity, transforming these pint-sized cars into rolling works of art. And some of them get pretty crazy. But the Mini’s customizable nature allows for endless possibilities, with modifications ranging from subtle tweaks to radical transformations.
Car culture, especially in the realm of modified vehicles, has embraced the Mini Cooper with open arms. Its nimble handling and go-kart-like feel make it a favorite among tuners and hot rodders looking to create unique, high-performance machines. The Mini’s compact size also lends itself well to urban environments, making it a popular choice among city dwellers seeking style and practicality in equal measure.
Today’s Fireball SKETCH is the ultimate Woodie Mini. And now it’s IN THE GARAGE!
The Mini Cooper has become an icon in the world of cinema, appearing in numerous films and TV shows over the years. Its starring role in “The Italian Job” cemented its status as a cinematic legend, showcasing its agility and versatility in thrilling heist sequences. The film’s success further solidified the Mini’s place in pop culture, inspiring generations of moviegoers and car enthusiasts alike.
But one particularly intriguing variation of the Mini Cooper is the woodie version and why it’s today’s SKETCH. This unique interpretation combines the classic Mini’s design with the nostalgic aesthetic of wood-paneled station wagons, creating a one-of-a-kind vehicle that pays homage to automotive history while remaining distinctly modern.
The original design of the classic Mini Cooper continues to influence custom car art, car culture, and movies to this day. Its timeless appeal, coupled with its infinite variability in design, ensures that the Mini Cooper will remain a beloved icon for generations to come.
BONUS SKETCHES!! Badass Bugatti, Woodie and Mr. Bond Car Art
Today’s BONUS Custom Car Art SKETCHES blanket a lot of Kulture… And, as I always say when people ask me “What’s your favorite CAR??” … “It’s the one with four wheels, baby!”
FIRST UP is the BUGATTI CHIRON. A serious Hypercar with a serious $1.5M price tag. “I’ll take two please, with a side of fries. But hold the Dooshbaggery.”
Hypercars are stunning peices of CAR ART in themselves and I’ve drawn a lot of them. But as I SKETCH, I try to get into the heads of the original designers to flush out their initial inspiration for the direction of the design. And that can tell me a lot for how I approach the background. Should I make this one available on a CANVAS PRINT? You let me know.
SECOND is this stunning 1950 FORD WOODIE WAGON that was the cover art for my Woodie Coloring Book. It belongs to friend Rick White and is aptly named RUBY. If you’re in the Socal/Ventura area, you’ll see Rick pokin’ about town.
THIRDLY… and from the set of James Bond’s DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER… the 1971 FORD MUSTANG MACH 1. This is in the Garage here and will be followed by a lot of other sketched Jimmy Bond Cars. And he’s had A LOT. But which one should I do next??
Don’t forget that MUSCLES & MOJO is TOMORROW!! C’mon down!
Today’s CLASSIC WOODIE SKETCH hearkens to a simpler time…
How have things gotten so complex here in the 21st Century? Well, it doesn’t really matter… as all that really matters is how we THINK and FEEL about things. The Universe is listening and part of my job is to do SKETCHES that make people FEEL GOOD. And today, it’s a 1950 FORD WOODIE WAGON named “Ruby!”
As always, I’m available to do CUSTOM ORDERS of personal cars, but check out what we have IN THE GARAGE regarding Woodies first! Being in Malibu, I see them all the time in all colors and we even do the MALIBU CHRISTMAS WOODIE PARADE! But if you don’t see what you like… REACH OUT!
DID YOU KNOW?? Woodie Wagons were originally built in the United States beginning in the late 1920s and through to the late 1940s. But they have existed since the early 1900s. The Woody Wagon is a true symbol of the classic American style. Although the terms ‘Woodies’ and ‘Woodys’ are commonly used to refer to these cars, car manufacturers and dealers typically referred to them as Woodies. And July 20th is Official WOODIE WAGON DAY!!
Today’s BEST OF SHOW is a Tin Woodie Concept Car…
While at the LA AUTO SHOW, Tommy and I spot Nissan’s ARIYA WOODIE Concept Car. Tin… Plastic… Nothing like a Woodie, Woodie. Kinda fun, tho. What do you guys think?? WATCH!
BONUS SKETCH! This MALIBU WOODIE COOPER is sick!
Sure, not a MOVIE CAR, but Fireball’s MINI CONCEPTS are fun and crazy. Has anyone built a REAL MINI WOODIE yet?? LEAVE A COMMENT!
Today’s MUGSHOTS include Cuda, Caddy and a Kookie Woodie!
Every day, NEW MUGSHOTS slide into Fireball’s ETSY Garage. And today, it’s some serious coolness for your slurping pleasure. PLUS, 10% GOES TO DOG RESCUES, so get on it!
